

Wayne State College
Wayne, NE, USA
Wayne State College is a public, 4-year institution located in Wayne, Nebraska. WSC students have the opportunity to enroll in a number of unique academic programs, including the Northeast Nebraska Teachers Academy program, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center for our Rural Health Opportunities program. The college features a number of courses that integrate Service Learning, such as the Graphic Design I and II and Interactive Media courses, which created signs for the college’s Natural History Museum and Planetarium. Residential students have themed housing options for students involved in special programs on-campus.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Total Number of Students
4,202
Total Number of Undergrads
3,440
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
42%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
8%
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
43%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $7,428 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $7,458 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,690 |
Books and Supplies | $1300 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,860
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,023
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,635
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,327
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,399
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
US National: 44%58%
US National: 56%Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,300
What Students Are Saying
the best ever!
Stephanie from Beatrice, NE
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Wayne State College